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Calling all grown-ups! From 22 December to 4 January, NL Active centres will be bursting with holiday fun to keep your little elves moving, smiling, and jingling with joy all holiday long. If your children love to move, splash, bounce, or skate, we’ve got a line up that’ll keep the festive spirits high long after the decorations come down.
Christmas is the perfect time to step away from screens, shake off the winter slump, and enjoy family time in spaces that are safe, supportive, fun, and sparkling with seasonal magic.
Just a reminder that our SwimLincs lessons break for Christmas on 22 December until 5 January, but SwimLincs students can continue to practice their swimming over Christmas as all SwimLincs students can swim for free in casual swim sessions.
Make a splash this Christmas! With floats, big smiles, and plenty of festive fun, our FunSplash sessions are perfect for children who just want to dive into holiday excitement. It’s a brilliant way to stay active, meet friends, and beat the winter boredom blues, because nothing says Christmas cheer like splashing around!
Get ready to roll into holiday fun at NL Active Epworth! Our Skate Park is the perfect spot for children to ride, glide, and master new tricks this festive season. Whether they’re beginners or seasoned skaters, open sessions mean plenty of time to shred, smile, make magical memories, and new friendships.
Round up your reindeer….sorry, teammates, and make the most of our cool holiday pitch offer at NL Active Axholme North and Epworth! With 3G hire at half price, there’s plenty of room for friendly fixtures, skill practice, and burning off that Christmas pudding energy. Score big on savings and festive fun!
Book your pitch online here today!
Serve up some seasonal fun! If indoor action is more their style, our half-price racket sports are the perfect way to keep children active and merry. From Pickleball and Table Tennis to Badminton and more, it’s a smashing boredom buster and a brilliant way to rally the whole family together
Nothing says holiday cheer like bouncing, sliding, and splashing your way across our giant inflatable assault course! These sessions are a Christmas cracker for high energy children who love adventure, big laughs, and even bigger challenges. It’s the perfect way to burn off festive excitement and make magical memories in the pool.
Little ones aged 0–4 can dive into gentle, playful splash sessions designed just for them and their grown-ups. Warm, welcoming, and sprinkled with Christmas magic (and plenty of pool toys), it’s the perfect way to build water confidence, bond, and share precious festive moments together. These sessions are pure holiday joy!
Unwrap the fun! Explore our Christmas timetable here to find sessions that suit your family and plan some festive activities to look forward to. Don’t let the holidays slip by, make this season sparkle with memories that last!
Ready to book? Visit your local NL Active centre or call us on 01724 291 900. Spaces fill faster than Santa’s sleigh, so early booking is the best gift you can give yourself this Christmas!
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Two of Scunthorpe’s most creative community champions are the stars of the latest News Direct podcast, as council leader Rob Waltham sits down with Lillie and Lucy from the Dancing Tiger Scrap Store for an episode filled with humour, inspiration and grassroots impact.
This episode sees the pair “take over the podcast” to share how the Dancing Tiger Scrap Store is transforming everyday waste materials into opportunities for creativity, play and connection across North Lincolnshire.
From schools and community groups to families and young people, the charity is helping people discover the joy of making something out of nothing.
The conversation is full of energy and laughter, including an unexpected debate about what luxury item each guest would take to a desert island – with cardboard, a mattress and even a knife all making appearances. Alongside the fun, Lillie and Lucy reflect on the Scrap Store’s purpose, growth and the difference it is making in local communities.
Cllr Waltham praised their work, describing them as “inspirational women whose creativity and commitment are helping change lives one plastic tub at a time.”
He said: “Lillie and Lucy are the perfect example of how local people with big ideas can spark real change. The Dancing Tiger Scrap Store is more than a charity – it’s a place where creativity, community spirit and responsibility come together. This episode is full of joy, laughter and inspiration, and I’d encourage everyone to listen.”
The episode is a celebration of community-led innovation and the power of re-use, with Lillie and Lucy sharing stories about the Scrap Store’s beginnings, its growing impact and their hopes for the future – including a tongue-in-cheek dream of receiving a “million-pound legacy” to help expand their work.
Listeners can find the full conversation on Spotify and YouTube.
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